Kan. Assoc. Of Broadcasters Scholarship Program

By endorsing and supporting quality education, the members of the Kansas Association of Broadcasters believe they are helping to guarantee the future quality of broadcasting in Kansas. Toward that goal, the KAB has established a scholarship fund to aid in the higher education of promising students.

The purpose of the scholarship fund is: To support potential and commitment in promising future broadcasters. To encourage a high standard of professionalism in the industry. To foster a strong relationship between higher education and the profession. To promote a greater understanding of journalistic ethics and societal responsibility of broadcasters.

The Scholarship

The KAB will make available several thousand dollars annually in scholarship awards (for tuition and books).

Applicants determined to be the best candidates will receive a scholarship award without regard to their enrollment in a four-year or two-year college.

Awards will be paid in two installments to the college registrar -- prior to fall and spring enrollment. The spring installment is contingent on the student continuing to meet the scholarship criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a Kansas resident. You must attend or plan to attend (next fall semester) a Kansas post-secondary institution (two-year or four-year college or vo-tech/trade school.) If attending a four-year college, applicant must enter their junior year or above; if attending a two-year school, applicant must enter their sophomore year. Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a broadcast or related curriculum. Must be enrolled in at least 12 hours each semester the scholarship is in effect. The applicant must have a grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent. Application must be signed by college radio/TV department head or high school adviser/counselor, certifying the applicant meets the eligibility criteria. Must submit seven copies of application and attachments. Previous KAB scholarship winners are eligible.

Selection Criteria

1. Financial need may be considered; applicants are asked to indicate how their college is being funded. 2. Industry need for sales/marketing professionals will be considered when selecting the winners. 3. Judges will consider depth of thought, clarity of expression and commitment to broadcasting as primary. Extracurricular activities, community involvement and legibility also will be considered. 4. Submit up to three letters of recommendation from a college professor, broadcaster and/or other business person. Application Procedure Complete the application form, attaching additional sheets as necessary and mail seven copies of everything to:

Judges will screen the applications to determine who will receive a personal interview. The Scholarship Committee will personally interview up to ten applicants and make their selections by June 1.

The Sponsor The Kansas Association of Broadcasters has a keen interest in the excellence of broadcast education. Consistent with this interest and to lend tangible support, the KAB has established this scholarship program to encourage students of the highest caliber to enter broadcasting as a career and to seek the highest quality education in the field. We sincerely want to see broadcasting as a profession passed on to qualified, outstanding men and women. The scholarship program reflects the KAB's commitment to equal opportunities in education and employment.